SISTER
Damal Kannan
You used to sweep
The floor early morning
And draw beautiful Rangoli
Whatever mother has to do
You used to do efficiently
Like bathing your sister
And cooking nice foods
And make tasty juice
But my eyes shed tears
Due to your present condition
Is your tyranny — of mother-in-law reduced?
Are you conceived at least now
To
escape the blows from your father-in-law?